- Trauma informed
- Neurodiversity affirming
- Practical steps
About Nicola
Nicola Fiveash is an integrative counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS and has five years of experience supporting people through grief, loss, trauma and the stresses of daily life. Nicola welcomes neurodivergent clients and aims to offer a calm, compassionate space for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
She draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to suit each person. Person-centred work gives space to talk without judgement. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thought patterns and change unhelpful behaviours. Attachment-focused ideas look at how past relationships shape current responses.
Nicola describes her practice as trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, with an emphasis on safety and personal autonomy. Sessions are collaborative - she listens first, then works with the client to decide what to try next. Progress is described as personal and non-linear, so pacing is set by each person’s needs.
People come to Nicola with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship or family issues, codependency, ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating problems, career stresses and parenting strains. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caring responsibilities and bereavement.
Her style is warm and respectful. Nicola focuses on helping people feel heard while building practical steps they can use between sessions. The aim is clearer self-understanding and small, manageable changes that fit into everyday life.
How certain approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. It focuses on values and small committed steps, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and gently change those responses in present relationships. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises listening and empathic presence, allowing people space to name feelings and make their own choices about change.Choosing the right approach is part of the journey. Nicola works collaboratively to find what fits each person's goals and preferences. Early sessions often focus on getting to know the person, trying an approach, and adjusting based on how it feels and what works.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the specific session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a location that offers quieter surroundings or better internet bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in remote sessions, and Nicola will discuss practical arrangements when you begin.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Nicola commonly help with?
She supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, codependency, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family matters, sleep and eating problems, low mood, career strains and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is integrative and collaborative, combining person-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and attachment-informed methods to suit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has five years' experience working with people facing grief, trauma, anxiety and life changes.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.